Wuthering Waves 1.1 release date, countdown, server maintenance, and downtime schedule

Kuro Games has announced the release date for the upcoming Wuthering Waves 1.1 update titled "Thaw of Eons." The developers have confirmed that the new update will go live on June 28, 2024, at 1 pm (UTC+8). In this article, Rovers can find the exact version 1.1 release dates and timings for all the major regions, along with the server maintenance schedule and a universal countdown until the update release.

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Wuthering Waves 1.1 release date and countdown

The server downtime for Wuthering Waves version 1.1 "Thaw of Eons" will begin on June 28, 2024, at 6 am (UTC+8) and end at 1 pm (UTC+8), lasting seven hours.

The exact maintenance ending timings will vary for each player because of different time zones, so here's a universal countdown that shows the exact time until the Wuthering Waves 1.1 release:

A new event banner, featuring Jinhsi, will be available as soon as the new update is live. Additionally, Rovers will receive 300 Astrites as compensation for the time taken in maintenance, which can be collected from the in-game mailbox.

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Wuthering Waves 1.1 version preview

New map (Mt. Firmament)

New Mt. Firmament map (Image via Kuro Games)

A new region called Mt. Firmament will be added in version 1.1. Not much info is available on the new map at the moment but it can be seen in the preview that it is covered in snow.

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New Convene Events

Jinhsi and Changli Convene Events (Image via Kuro Games)

Wuthering Waves 1.1 will feature two new Convene Events for the upcoming playable characters, Jinhsi and Changli. The former is a 5-star Spectro Resonator, while the latter is a 5-star Fusion Resonator.

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New Weapon Convene Events

Ages of Harvest and Blazing Brilliance (Image via Kuro Games)

Two new 5-star weapons will also be released in the version 1.1 update. One is a 5-star Broadblade called Ages of Harvest and the other is a 5-star Sword called Blazing Brilliance.

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New Quests

New Main Quest Act and Companion Story (Image via Kuro Games)

A new Act in the main Huanglong storyline will be added and Rovers will finally face Jue the Sentinel. Additionally, Changli will receive a new Companion Quest titled Immortal Blaze.

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New Echoes

Jue and other Echoes (Image via Kuro Games)

Seven new Echoes will be added to the game. Here's a complete list:

• Jue
• Lumiscale Construct
• Clang Bang
• Dwarf Cassowary
• Glacio Dreadmane
• Lava Larva
• Lightcrusher

Their abilities are yet to be revealed, so Rovers must wait until the update release for more information.

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Events

Version 1.1 events (Image via Kuro Games)

Here's a list of all the events in version 1.1:

• Tales from Mt. Firmament
• Traces of Mt. Firmanent
• Depths of Illusive Realm
• Tactical Simulacra
• Lollo Campaign

There will be four new events and one rerun. This will include at least two combat-based events and one regional exploration event.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wuthering Waves 1.1 (FAQ)

What is the title of the Wuthering Waves 1.1 update?

Thaw of Eons (Image via Kuro Games)

Wuthering Waves version 1.1 is officially titled "Thaw of Eons." As mentioned, it will arrive on June 28, 2024, and will feature a ton of new content, including a new map, story missions, events, and characters.

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Will there be a Wuthering Waves 1.1 livestream?

Kuro Games conducted a special reveal livestream for version 1.0 on May 19, 2024, so it is safe to assume that the developers will schedule a livestream for the upcoming version 1.1 update as well. However, there hasn't been any official announcement as of this writing, so Rovers may have to wait a little longer for any news.

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What's new in the Wuthering Waves 1.1 patch notes?

Official Wuthering Waves 1.1 patch notes are expected on June 28, 2024. However, an early overview of all the features, changes, and optimizations is already out ahead of the Wuthering Waves 1.1 update.

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What's the Wuthering Waves 1.1 banner schedule?

Wuthering Waves has revealed two new 5-star characters who will be featured on the banners but hasn't specified their release orders yet.

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Who are the upcoming Wuthering Waves 1.1 characters?

The version 1.1 update will release only two new characters, namely Jinhsi and Changli. Both are 5-star Resonators. Furthermore, the developers have confirmed that Jinhsi is a Spectro unit and Changli is a Fusion unit.

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